Personality to Pack a Punch: Transform Your Bathroom Without a Full Reno
Is your bathroom super outdated, but you can’t afford to do a full renovation? Bathroom renovations are the most expensive, aside from the kitchen, and can be unsustainable if you want to keep changing your bathroom to suit an on-trend style.
However, there are ways you can transform the space without spending the kind of money involved with an entire renovation. Clean colours, clean lines and timeless fixtures are the kind of things you want to aim for – ones that don’t seem to go out of style.
But what can you do on a budget?
De-clutter
Begin by de-cluttering the unnecessary items in your bathroom that take up space. Give everything a thorough clean – attack the tiles, mould, dust and water marks with some heavy-duty cleaning products to give a nice, freshened finish. You could also consider re-grouting or re-sealing the tiles to revitalise the look.
Un-grouch your grout
If your bathroom is donned in traditional sand-based white grout, you have the ability to change it up a bit. There are tonnes of great grout colours on the market if you’re feeling bold, but remember: grout colours can make or break the overall feel of the bathroom.
Spray or paint it
Just because you can’t afford to rip out the tiles, doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck with some absurdly floral or beige pattern forever. For a fresh new look, spray paint the outdated tiles to a colour of your choosing.
On the other hand, sometimes old tiles can add a splash of personality to your bathroom. Curtain fabric, styled wallpaper or bath towel choice can complement intensely coloured tiles.
Don’t be afraid to take from the trend
Don’t get us wrong, the aesthetic appeal and impact of a new toilet can dramatically uplift the bathroom. You can also replace tapware and sanitary fixtures to impact the look of a tired bathroom and update it with minimal effort.
The devil’s in the details
Small touches can make a big difference in such a little space. Anything from what you hang your towels on, to towel texture, to candles, to the style and colour of your storage containers – don’t be afraid to insert a little personality into the bathroom space.
Up-cycle
Do you have an old cabinet or piece of furniture with a unique look or feel? Update it with a lick of paint or varnish and install a basin on top to add a one-of-a-kind vanity to your bathroom space. You get the pleasure of having a timeless bathroom like no-one else, AND you get to recycle something that may have just been left out for verge collection.
Get in touch with your inner greenie
Having a humidity-loving plant in your bathroom will add life and texture to the space. It can also make for a beautiful finishing touch.
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